A patient requires arterial pressure monitoring. Which action would the nurse plan to take?

After the nurse teaches the patient with stage 1 hypertension about diet modifications, which diet choice indicates that the teaching has been effective?

A patient who has colon cancer and is near the end of life tells the nurse that estranged family members may try to take over health decisions when the patient is unable to make them. The patient would prefer that a long-term partner make any needed health decisions. Which recommendation is most important for the nurse to make?

The nurse is caring for a patient newly diagnosed with elevated blood pressure who is being discharged from the hospital. The patient expresses concern about how to prevent complications at home. Which plan, developed by the nurse, would best integrate patient safety and infection control to address these concerns?

Which of the following patients are most at risk for developing endocarditis? Select-all-that-apply:

NGN Client explains that they took Friday off work to watch 2 days of sporting events on television (TV). The client admits they “probably ate more junk food than [they] should have while yelling at the television” and voices frustration that the team they were cheering for lost. Health History: A 55-year-old male client describes a “heavy squeezing” sensation in their chest that causes shortness of breath. The client points to an area between the sternum and mid-upper quadrant of the abdomen, stating, “I always feel it here for a few minutes.” The client presents to the emergency department (ED) on a Sunday after shoveling snow at home. The client states they had a “heavy squeezing” sensation over the weekend. Client took one dose of nitroglycerin (NTG) on the way to the hospital. Past Medical History: Atherosclerosis and coronary artery disease (CAD) 20-year history of tobacco use; quit cigarettes 6 months ago and switched to electronic nicotine delivery system (ENDS) Rheumatoid arthritis Father died following a myocardial infarction (MI) at age 56 years Medication Reconciliation: Atorvastatin 20 mg by mouth (PO) daily Aspirin 81 mg PO daily Nitroglycerin 0.3 mg sublingually (SL), every 5 minutes (Q5min) up to 3 times Lab Results:  Test Value Normal Cholesterol 201 mg/dL less than 200 mg/dL (less than 5.20 mmol/L) Triglycerides 62 mg/dL Male: 40-60 mg/dL (0.45-1.81 mmol/L) High-Density Lipoprotein (HDL) 38 mg/dL Male: greater than 45 mg/dL (greater than 0.75 mmol/L) Low-Density Lipoprotein (LDL) 162 mg/dL less than 130 mg/dL C-Reactive Protein 1.1 mg/dL less than 1.0 mg/dL (less than 10.0 mg/L) D-dimer 0.7 mcg/mL less than 0.4 mcg/mL Which factors likely contributed to the client’s symptoms? Select all that apply. One, some, or all responses may be correct.

Case Scenario: A 68-year-old male patient is admitted to the intensive care unit (ICU) with cardiogenic shock following an acute myocardial infarction (MI). The patient’s blood pressure is 80/50 mm Hg, heart rate is 110 beats per minute, and oxygen saturation is 88% on 4 liters of oxygen via nasal cannula. The healthcare provider prescribes the following medications: Norepinephrine 4 mcg/min IV infusion Furosemide 40 mg IV push Morphine 2 mg IV push as needed for chest pain Question: Based on your understanding of cardiogenic shock and its treatment, match the prescribed medication with its primary therapeutic effect in managing this patient’s condition.

After surgery, a patient’s central venous pressure (CVP) monitor indicates low pressures. Which action would the nurse take?

A patient who reports a “racing” heart and feeling “anxious” comes to the emergency department. The nurse places the patient on a heart monitor and obtains the following electrocardiographic (ECG) tracing. Which action would the nurse take next?

The nurse is performing and physical examination on a 90-year-old male client who has been bedridden for the past year. Which adaptations for performing the exam would be appropriate for the client (select all that apply)?